Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine

HealthPartners RiverWay Clinics

2 months ago

United States$143k–159kFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ Flexible Schedule

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join HealthPartners RiverWay Clinics as a Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the surgical spine team with a strong focus on first

assist responsibilities, hospital management, and shared rounding.

Provide independent patient care in clinic, including post‑operative visits, established patient follow‑ups, and new consults.

Participate in a shared call rotation with the larger surgical spine PA team.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with HealthPartners RiverWay Clinics in United States.

Key Skills

First-AssistHospital ManagementPatient CareOrthopedic SurgerySpine SurgeryNeurosurgical ExperiencePost-Operative VisitsNew ConsultsCall RotationTeam-Based Care

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, motivated Physician Assistant with experience in orthopedic spine or neurosurgery, though general orthopedic surgical experience will be considered. This role is not suitable for new graduates due to the required level of surgical involvement and independent practice.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Physician Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery - Spine position at HealthPartners RiverWay Clinics includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at HealthPartners RiverWay Clinics is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

HealthPartners RiverWay Clinics lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $143k to $159k annually.

This is approximately 70% below the national median for Orthopedic Surgery professionals, which is around $510k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

Flexible scheduling options available
Transparent compensation ($143k–$159k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: First-Assist, Hospital Management, Patient Care, Orthopedic Surgery, Spine Surgery, Neurosurgical Experience, Post-Operative Visits, New Consults. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will serve as a key member of the surgical spine team, focusing strongly on first-assist duties in surgery, hospital management, and shared rounding. Additionally, they will provide independent patient care in the clinic, handling post-operative visits, follow-ups, and new co...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, 401k with company contribution and match, 457(b), Life insurance, Malpractice coverage, CME reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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